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June 28, 2009

In the face of double-digit unemployment and right on the heals of unprecedented bank bailouts, a government takeover of the American auto industry and burdening future generations with trillions of dollars in debt with bogus stimulus spending, the American taxpayer is hit square in the pocketbook with the largest tax increase in our history. While it may be sold to us in the noblest of forms as the cure to climate change, the Waxman-Markey ‘cap and trade’ bill is nothing more than a massive energy tax. These taxes won’t come straight out of your check like Social Security, Medicare or income tax, but we will all pay them through sharply increased utility bills. Don’t take my word for it, click on this link and hear what President Obama said about his plan on the campaign trail last year.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydqg7ThZB04

There could not be a worse time to push this environmental extremism on our already hurting economy. Proponents say this will bring about new ‘green’ jobs; however, they are sadly mistaken. They will succeed in doing nothing more than pushing more jobs across the border and overseas – in particular, manufacturing jobs. This blatant social engineering has hung an albatross around the neck of America in regards to free trade. Think about it, energy costs are included in everything we buy, sell and do.

Where does this end? Well, unfortunately, I will barely be able to finish this blog before the liberal agents of change in the other Washington ask us all to turn our attention to healthcare reform. The question is, can we afford anymore ‘change’? (What’s a trillion or two amongst friends, right?)

The speed at which this is occurring is astounding. It’s almost as if every time we get our head above water for a breath and chance to survey the situation, down under the water we go again. It is somewhat like simulated drowning to confuse the public and get them to do whatever the government wants. Hey, didn’t we just outlaw that a few months ago?

June 6, 2009

With so many Americans suffering in the midst of this "great recession", it has been very easy for the media and politicians to gloss over the very real threats that exist to our national security.

North Korea continues to rattle its saber and the Chinese appear completely unwilling to engage in efforts to suppress North Korean aggression. President Obama has stated that Iran has the "right" to develop its nuclear program for domestic energy. Meanwhile, Iran continues to deny access to the very international inspectors who are working to ensure that Iran's nuclear program is not weaponized. We are blind to Iranian intentions. Militant Islamists continue their march through Pakistan toward the seat of its government. Each of these situations pose a threat to the United States.

The primary role of our Government is to protect the people of the United States. Everything else is secondary to that responsibility. While North Korea tests long range missiles and Iran marches toward a nuclear bomb, the President and the Nancy Pelosi led Congress are cutting funding for missile defense. While Pakistan teeters on the edge of becoming a radical Islamist nuclear power, the President and Democrats in Congress are decimating the defense budget.

Governor Mitt Romney stated "I do not believe that the cause of freedom ended with the close of the last century, nor that America can afford complacency in its defense. America is still the hope of the world. We must confront clearly and courageously the threats to freedom, and we must resolutely sustain the capabilities we need to protect our security and sustain the cause of liberty." I couldn't agree more.

Our country remains the beacon of hope and freedom in the world. We must continue to be vigilant. Although we all hope for a peaceful world, hope is not an effective defense against tyrants, totalitarians, and militants who despise our way of life. As a nation, we must make our national security a top priority. After all, if our enemies succeed in carrying out their intentions for our country, nothing else will matter.

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